Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-23

The ordinances passed at the session Of the
Council on the night Of the 18th instant, ano
the one proposed being OF more than ordinary
interest are published in their full text.
The first was reported by Mr.. Craig after thu
subject had been referred at previous meeting
to the Committee ON Ordinances and was adopt
ed unanimously.
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF IN
MATES OF FEMALE SUMMARIES.
Whereas the Principals of the female board
Ing. schools in StauntOn have heretofore peti'
toned the Council for the passage of an orol-
nance for the protection OF the inmates OF those
institutions from outside annoyance, anu sns
Council recognized the impor tance OF granting
the prayer OF the said petition; therefore
Be 1t ordained by the Common Council OF the
City of Staunton that no person under preteAA'
OF exercising his right to be on the poplie
institutions for the purpose of prying therein Z
or holding SUBSCRIPTIONS communication Win
any of the inmates thereof; nor shall any one
accompany or follow the pupils OF said lnsLi'
tuition on the public streets without the permits
sion of the teacher In charge OF said pupils
Any person guilty OF the offence or onehce,
herein mentioned, upon being duly conv1cteo
thereof shall be fined not less than 81 nor more
than $40 for each offence.
Second, 1t shall be the duty OF the City zones
to see that this ordinance Is strictly enforced
Third This ordinance shall take effect from
its passage.
Mr.. Craig, also, reported the following, and
asked a suspension of the rules for Its imme'
diate consideration, which was concurred In,
and the ordinance unanimously adop ted
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING PROCURING OF
LIQUOR BY MINORS.
Belt ordained by the Council of the City oil
Staunton, that hereafter any minor between
the ages of IA and 81 years, who shall, without
the consent of his parent or guardian. enter
any licensed saloon, bar-roOm or other place
where liquors sold or giveh away by the
drink or measure and there by false represent
alton as to age; or by any device OF ..ratage m
or in any other way, procure intoxicating
liquor of any kin !, and drink said liquor on
said premises, or carry away said nquor TO pc
drunk elsewhere. shall be deemed 70 De gnlity
thereof be fined for said ofense not less than
$500 nor more than $500; or may be confined
In jail not less than 8, nor more man ". Gays,
or both in the discretion of the Mayor or police
justice, or court trying the same.
This Ordinance to take effect from ana after
Its passage.
Mr.. Craig asked a suspension Of the rules for
the consideration OF the following proposed
ordinance, which gave rise to some enquiries
by several members, principally with reference
to the removal of colored glass from windows
where it exists. Mr.. Cochran objected TO q
suspension of the rules, unless there was q posi-
tive necessity, proper course on all occasions.
AS the proposed ordinance could not go into
effect until May, he saw no necessity for con-
slderiug it now. Let 1t 60 to the Committee
aud come up ia regular order, as there was
ample time for its consideration in the regular
way. 1t was referred.
Be it ordained by the Council Of the City Of
Staunton:-
l. That every person licensed to sell 1ntoxt.
eating spirits shall cause to be removed, each
evening, on his licensed premises.
all distractions OF whatever kind that may
prevent from the outside = clear view of the
of the same by the paassrs by, through
the window, during the entire day of each
Sunday; aud every person violating the provi-
sions of this ordinance shall be fined not less
than ten nor more than fifty dollars.
2 This ordinance shall take effect on and
after May LIST, 1887.